Penny’s family is always on the go. They are always in and out the door and no one stops to do puzzles, play the banjo, or scratch Bo-Belly’s ears. One day something green sprouts in the floor. Unsure what it is, but feeling that it is something special, Penny starts to nurture it. Soon a tree is growing in their house and the family starts to slow down, feel a sense of calm and spend more time at home.

The watercolor illustrations help evoke the sense of calm and wonder surrounding the mysterious tree that sprouts in the house. A wonderful reminder for overscheduled families to slow down and spend time together.